Bucks' GM Horst says trading Antetokounmpo 'very difficult'
The Milwaukee Bucks have traded star player Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat in a high-profile roster shift.
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Milwaukee Bucks General Manager Jon Horst has described the decision to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo as "very difficult." Following the move, the Miami Heat confirmed that Antetokounmpo will change his jersey number to 7, shortly after his number 34 jerseys were made available for sale. Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, and the Sun Sentinel emphasizes the role of the Miami Heat in the deal.
Horst stated that the Miami opportunity provided the best path and specified that a deal for Antetokounmpo would not have occurred without the inclusion of Jakucionis. Future developments include the transition of Antetokounmpo to Miami, while the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlights a farewell message written by Mariah Antetokounmpo.
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Quick answers
Who was essential to the trade according to GM Horst?
The Bucks GM stated there would have been no deal without the Heat's Jakucionis.
What jersey number will Giannis Antetokounmpo wear for the Heat?
The Heat confirmed he will switch to No. 7.
How did the Bucks GM characterize the trade?
Jon Horst described the trade as 'very difficult' and noted that Miami presented the 'best path'.
Coverage (5)
- Bucks GM: There would have been no Giannis deal without Heat’s Jakucionis Sun Sentinel · 18h ago
- Bucks GM on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: ‘Miami opportunity presented us with the best path’ The New York Times · 18h ago
- Mariah Antetokounmpo writes her own heartfelt farewell to Milwaukee Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 18h ago
- Heat confirm that Giannis Antetokounmpo will switch to No. 7 hours after his No. 34 jerseys went on sale Yahoo Sports · 18h ago
- Bucks' GM Horst says trading Antetokounmpo 'very difficult' ESPN · 18h ago
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